Martha Jean Griebel
Jun 20, 2024
Martha Jean Griebel, 62, of Florence, SC, passed away June 20, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Eugene F. Griebel and Martha J. Perritt. Martha Graduated from Wilson High School in 1980 and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree from Francis Marion College in 1983. She also got an associate’s degree in mechanical engineering in...
Harold A Carraway
Jun 19, 2024
Harold A. Carraway, 86, of Florence, SC, passed away June 19, 2024. He is the son of the late James Fred Carraway and Annie Pearl Coward Carraway. Harold was a member of Effingham Church of God. He also was the owner and operator of Harolds Pump Repair. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter,...
Charles Stephen Matthews
Jun 16, 2024
Charles Stephen Matthews, 62, of Florence, SC, passed away June 16, 2024. He was the son of Diane Collins Floyd and the late Pressley Matthews. Charles has been transporting mobile homes for many years. He loved to meet and talk to people. He also loved his dog Jackson very much. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death...
Cheryl Douglas Lara
Jun 16, 2024
Cheryl Douglas Lara, 64, wife of Michael Anthony Lara, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Lara was born on August 30, 1959, in Hemingway, South Carolina, daughter of the late Billie Douglas and Vermell Ward Douglas. Surviving are her husband of 34 years, Michael Anthony Lara of Florence; stepson, Joey (Olivia) Lara of Fork,...
Timothy Thomas Ericksen
Jun 14, 2024
Timothy “Tim” Thomas Ericksen, 65, of Florence, SC, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was the son of Katherine Lazzara Ericksen and the late Robert W. Ericksen. Tim graduated from South Florence High School class of 1977 and went on to get an associate’s degree in business at Florence-Darlington Technical College, graduating class of 1979. He worked for over...
Joyce Brown Bullock
Jun 13, 2024
Joyce Brown Bullock, 88, of Florence, SC, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Mrs. Bullock was born in Atlanta, GA, on November 23, 1935, to the late Crawford William Brown, Sr. and Elma Lee Jones Brown. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Olin S. Bullock, Jr.; daughter, Vicki Rene Sartorius; and brother, Crawford...
Frances Rogers Drew
Jun 12, 2024
Frances Rogers Drew passed away at home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Fran was the oldest daughter of the late Col. Pearsall and Frances Rogers. She was educated in the public schools in Mullins, SC., and graduated from Mullins High School in 1964. She attended Columbia College and graduated from Frances Marion University. She worked for SC Social Services in...
Elizabeth Anne Mahaffey Phillips Mcinnes
Jun 11, 2024
Elizabeth Anne “Libby” Mahaffey Phillips McInnes, 92, went home to her Lord and Savior peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born on January 30, 1932 in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late James Wylie and Dora Roberts Mahaffey. Libby, a member of Lancaster High School’s Class of 1950 was voted Most Outstanding and Wittiest. She earned a Bachelor...
Richard Michael Frate
Jun 11, 2024
Richard Michael Frate, 91, died Tuesday morning, June 11, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House. Mr. Frate was born in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Shirley Adeline Frate. Mr. Frate found enjoyment growing up by playing multiple sports, playing multiple instruments, attending numerous shows including his favorite big bands at Cleveland’s theaters, and attending many games of the Cleveland...
Lee Roy Defee
Jun 9, 2024
Lee Roy Defee, 79, of Florence, SC, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was the son of the late Melvin Defee and Blanche Bailey Defee. He has been married to his loving wife for 58 years. Mr. Defee was an avid fisherman and gardener. He was a carpenter by trade for 45 years. He also attended Bethel Free Will...
Gerald Lewis Peck
Jun 5, 2024
Gerald Lewis Peck, age 87, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully in Florence SC on June 5, 2024, to join his recently departed wife Louise in Heaven. Gerald was one of ten children born to Charles Edlin Peck and Ada Gristy Peck in Memphis Missouri. His youngest sister Judy Michael, being the only...
Sara Lee Simons
Jun 5, 2024
Sara Lee Simons, widow of Walter Simons passed away at McLeod Hospice House on June 5, 2024. Sara was born in her family home on February 28, 1927 and raised in East Atlanta, GA. Her parents were Thomas Hurbert and Clara Allums Lee. She was a proud graduate of Atlanta Girls High School, class of 1945. Sara attended the University...
Harvey Jerome Evans Jr.
Jun 3, 2024
Harvey Jerome Evans, Jr. (Jerry) passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Manor in Florence after a long illness. Jerry was born on February 23, 1954, in Kingstree, the son of the late Harvey Jerome Evans, Sr. and Sally P. Master. He was a graduate of Hebron High School and received his Bachelor and Masters of Education Degrees...
Sayori Lorraine Tidwell
May 29, 2024
Sayori Lorraine Tidwell, 49, of Honea Path, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born to Glenn and the late Yoko Dyke, on March 12, 1975, at Fort Bragg, NC. Born as an army brat to a special forces dad, she lived in various places stateside as well as overseas. She was the baby sister of two...
Christopher Shane Morris
May 29, 2024
Christopher Shane Morris, 46, of Hartsville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Mr. Morris was born in Macon, GA, the son of Frankie Smalley Morris. He was a talented musician and was a fun-loving friend to all. Surviving are his wife, Susanne H. Morris, of Hartsville, SC; mother, Frankie Smalley Morris, of McDonough, GA; daughters, Emma Morris, Ella...
Carol Deans Strother
May 28, 2024
Carol Deans Strother, 79, of Blenheim, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born in Evergreen Community of Florence County, the daughter of the late William D. Murray and Cappie Edwards Murray. Mrs. Strother was a retired barber, who worked for Hams Barber Shop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Frank Osborne Cox
May 26, 2024
Frank Osborne Cox, 66, of Florence, SC, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Henry Osborne Cox and Naomi Kerhing Cox. Mr. Cox was a Vice President of Global GMP Operations at Cayman Chemical. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his loving wife, Kathleen Lafferty...
Thomas Brandon Spell
May 25, 2024
Thomas Brandon Spell, 47, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Mr. Spell was born in Florence, SC a son of James Thomas “Tommy” (Brenda) Spell and Dianne Gillam Curry. He was a member of Mizpah Baptist Church. Brandon was a former EMT, had been an officer with the Darlington Police Department, the Florence County Sheriff’s Office, and...
Carmen Marie Broach
May 25, 2024
Carmen Marie Broach, 23, of Florence, SC, passed away May 25, 2024. She was the daughter of Brantley Allen Broach and Sommer Wilkes Broach. Carmen was a certified EMT with Florence County EMS. She enjoyed kickboxing and was a member of Carolina Kickboxing Academy. She also loved Jiu-jitsu, hunting, and fishing. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather,...
Earnest Allen Broach
May 24, 2024
Earnest Allen Broach, 80, of Florence, SC, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. He was born in Florence, SC a son of the late Earnest B. Broach and Ella Mae Hatchell Broach. He retired from Sears after 15+ years. He was a member of Peace Free Will Baptist Church, was an avid woodworker, was a co-owner of Broach’s Swing Shop,...
